FM Cho says two-state solution only path to resolving Israel-Palestine conflict

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has reaffirmed the "two-state solution" as the only path to resolving the prolonged conflict between Israel and Palestine, pledging South Korea's continued efforts to help bring peace and stability to the region. Cho made the remarks at a high-level U.N. Security Council (UNSC) briefing on the Middle East during the U.N. General Assembly in New York on Tuesday (local time), as a group of key U.S. allies, including Britain and France, are declaring their recognition of Palestine's statehood in a major diplomatic shift regarding the region. "Minister Cho emphasized that a two-state solution is the only path to resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict and achieving lasting peace," the ministry said in a release. "The minister said South Korea will actively join the international community's efforts to promote regional peace and stability through the two-state solution," it said. A two-state solution envisions creating an independent Palestinian state alongside Israel. It has long been regarded as the most viable framework for peaceful coexistence. However, recognizinWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times